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JULY 25, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: MTV.com
Contrary to numerous web site stories Naomi Watts, Joseph Fiennes and Stuart Townsend are not
scheduled to appear in the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie, according to their representatives.
Filming for the movie is set to start in late September and casting news should be announced in the coming weeks. Please don't believe everything you read on the web until official word is released.
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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1901
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I can't wait to see how is cast in these wonderful and brilliant films!
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 2:23 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3355
Hecate3fold says:
I haven't given much thought to who should fill the slots for the new characters in HBP. There are so many new actors available to choose from.
I can only hope that the choices are made with adhearance to the book and not because of the popularity of the actors themselves.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 2:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1254
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Alright, I kinda figured they wouldn't be in it because it wasn't officially confirmed by WB. I am looking forward to the actors and actresses they've cast as the new characters though, that should be interesting. So far I think every charcter has been perfectly cast, so I have complete faith in the decisions made by WB.
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 2:39 PM EST
Auror
(Moderator)
Points: 2477
Since the Start says:
If they replaced or couldn't get Ralph Fiennes that would would really suck. He's great as LV and changing it now would just be weird.
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 2:41 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 387
wilson84 says:
That sucks i was so looking forward to seeing naomi as narcissa.
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 2:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 693
Marietta Edgecombe says:
Aww, really?
I hope Naomi is Narcissa; in my opinion she would make a good one.
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 2:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2310
Nataly says:
FIennes? and why is that.. well Voldemort apears in book6 doesn't he?
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 2:54 PM EST
Auror
(Moderator)
Points: 2477
Since the Start says:
Nataly -- It's not that they definitely won't be cast, it's that as of now, they are not.
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 3:10 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 491
IrishGrace says:
Nataly, Ralph Fiennes plays Voldemort... the article is saying his brother Joseph Fiennes won't be in the movie.
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 3:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
Who does Naomi Watts play? I've never heard of her in the movies.
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 3:26 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 664
dean 217 says:
That's sad. I was excited that Watts and Townsend were gonna be in it. I still think one or all of them might still be in it, its just not confirmed.
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 3:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1480
MollyMomma says:
There are always unauthenticated rumors around. I'll eat my lamp if half of it is true.
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 3:47 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 858
Silly Dragon says:
I never spend much time reading the rumours about the cast. I appreciated the progress done in 'Order of the Phoenix' regarding the respect of the original plot and characters, and hope that similar progress will be the concern of the director while shooting 'Half Blood Prince' even if cuts and modifications remain unavoidable.
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 3:47 PM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
There is always so many rumors about who is going tho be in HP film. I'll just wait until the official cast list is released before getting excited.
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 4:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2310
Nataly says:
Yeah i have seen that, after i posted I didn't spot that it wasn't Ralf Fiennes but his brother :)
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 4:16 PM EST
Squib
Points: 144
sinjun13_granger says:
It would be so great if they get Naomi Watts (or atleast Nicole Kidman!) for Narcissa Malfoy! That, I think would be absolutely perfect!
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 4:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
Havent given much thought to the casting yet, then again i never speculate, just wait for the list to come out, i'm sure wb know what they're doing
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 4:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 913
MaeMuffin[DOT] says:
sinjun13_granger
nicole kidman WOULD make a great narcissa, good point.
i can't wait to find out who DOES get cast, though
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 4:24 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2561
School Governor says:
Not surprised that Lord Voldemmort will be omitted, as it is more about Harry & the Half-Blood Prince. Obviously would expect Ralph Fiennes to be back for the last film.
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 4:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 967
crazywitch says:
We'll just have to wait and see who's been cast for the various different roles, hope the usual actors are there though!
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 4:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
OH, I can't wait to see who stars in the movie. I'm always scared that they cut off a major person
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 4:58 PM EST
Hogwarts Social Worker
Points: 3498
SnoopyLover says:
Oy, for a sec I thought that said Ralph Fiennes--had to read it thru twice.
I normally put no stock in any rumors of that type until I see an official release from the studio.
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 5:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1895
AncientJoy says:
Whew!! I also thought they hadn't signed Ralph!! Not that I don't like his brother Joe... but come on!! Not have Ralph as good old Voldy?? Pa-sha!!
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 5:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
How come they're changing people? I think the people that are acting from HP 1-5 is doing great! I can't wait for HBP!
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 5:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1307
humes says:
Agree with everything said so far, though I would watch Movie Six for Watts, who's not that bad an actress.
Aside... there are going to be a good amount of good-looking women in movie six, won't there? I think this could be the movie that truly brings the Potter franchise a devoted fan base if they do it right.
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 5:08 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
I found out on a different website that Naomi Watts was casted and I was spazzing! She's PERFECT! I can't wait to see her! It's going to be awesome!
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 5:19 PM EST
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